Title: The Forest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Forest Hotel in Thissamaharama with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/cc7ef956.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deep-soaking bathtub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/73a6d51a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/cde8eecf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/e6fd098a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13570000/13560700/13560657/0e1e3d08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Forest welcomes visitors with genuine hospitality. Guests enjoy breakfast on the quiet terrace or wander through the garden at their leisure. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThe-Forest.h13560657.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FThe-Forest.h13560657.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C6.35374%2C81.31529&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TRGcz8W3Qik119vhIREHQnssz6M=) No. 226, Kawantissapura, Thissamaharama, Southern, 82600 #### What's nearby - Tissa Lake - 14 min drive - 5.9 miles - Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara - 15 min drive - 6.8 miles - Yatala Dagoba - 16 min drive - 7.7 miles - Kataragama Temple - 17 min drive - 7.3 miles - Kataragama Archaeological Museum - 17 min drive - 7.3 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Mia Mia Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪SMOOTHIEBUN - Healthy Vegetarian Restaurant, Kataragama - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cafe J Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Red - ‬10 min drive - ‪999 cafe & restaurant - ‬10 min drive ## About this property ### The Forest Property highlights Free breakfast, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Forest. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guest rooms at The Forest include comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and bidets - Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and separate dining areas ## Similar properties ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22460400/22460358/95f4a576.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Funky Leopard Safari Lodge Bordering Yala National Park - Hostel Kataragama - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 6.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=22460358&PinnedHotelID=22460358&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110210000/110200300/110200287/77bee4c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kirinda Paradise Yala Kirinda - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 2 reviews £42 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=110200287&PinnedHotelID=110200287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free breakfast available - A restaurant ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals ### Family friendly - Separate in-room dining area ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 1 building - 1 floor - Built in 2015 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Separate dining area ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 1 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay for free ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: LKR 15000 per vehicle (one way) - Airport shuttle fee per child: LKR 15000 (one-way), (up to 18 years old) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Forest Hotel Tissamaharama The Forest Hotel The Forest Thissamaharama The Forest Hotel Thissamaharama ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Forest pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Forest? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Forest? > Check-in begins at 1 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Forest? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Does The Forest provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of LKR 15000 per vehicle applies. ### Where is The Forest located? > Situated in Thissamaharama, this hotel is within 6 miles (10 km) of Kataragama Archaeological Museum, Kataragama Temple and Tissamaharama Raja Maha Vihara. Tissa Lake and Yatala Dagoba are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Forest Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 2.0 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### PHILIP, Ottawa 27 Mar 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Wrong location, 10km north of Tissa, beautiful gue All in all, happy to stay here, just be prepared to do a lot of extra work to check-in. The location is incorrectly indicated on Facebook, TripAdvisor & hotels.com, and is 10km north of Tissa. Easily accessed by public transit if you've got the correct address. Make sure they know you're coming, as they were unaware I had made the reservation. If you can't find their phone #, try them on Facebook, or worst case scenario, go to to their Tile & Bathroom Shop, next to Sampath Bank... Don't expect easy strolls to find food, entertainment and sightseeing, rather enjoy the monkeys, cows and peacocks strolling through the property. It's a pretty, small property that's thinly forested with a small watering hole in the back. Great service staff. One guy is there full time and will prepare your delicious breakfast. The other guy lives there in the evening, and can speak English very well. Directly deal with the owner for arranging breakfast if you're going out on safari, he'll arrange for one on safari. The room is spacious with a separate lounging area, a lockup cabinet, and large bathroom with rainshower, bathtub. Real wood furnishings, high ceilings, lots of windows, and lots of hot water. Your private terrace is empty, but there is a large communal table around the corner. The WiFi is a data stick shared with everyone else on the property, you're better off with your own data SIM. ##### PHILIP